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Background: The healing process after dental extraction is influenced by various factors, and finding effective strategies for promoting wound healing and reducing postoperative discomfort remains a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of topical Curcuma longa gel in reducing pain and promoting wound healing after dental extraction, with the secondary objective of assessing the occurrence of dry sockets. The study was a split-mouth randomized controlled trial conducted at the oral and maxillofacial surgery department over 3 months. Materials and Methods: This split-mouth randomized controlled trial consisted of a total of 21 patients undergoing bilateral extractions. One extraction socket was randomly assigned to the test group, where Curcuma. longa gel was applied, while the contralateral socket served as the control group, receiving a placebo. Pain and wound healing were evaluated using standardized scales on the 3rd and 7th days postextraction. Descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and unpaired t-tests were performed using the SPSS software version 19. The statistical significance was fixed at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The test group showed significantly higher mean healing scores on the 3rd and 7th days compared to the control group. On the 7th day, the test group had significantly lower mean pain scores than the control group. No cases of dry sockets were observed in either group. Conclusion: Topical Curcuma longa gel demonstrated positive effects in promoting wound healing and reducing pain after dental extraction. Clinicians should consider the use of Curcuma longa gel as a post-extraction medicament, particularly in cases involving multiple or traumatic extractions.
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Problem statement and aim The esthetics of the complete denture primarily depend upon the color of the denture teeth; however, there are situations where the teeth are subjected to extrinsic and intrinsic stains and discolor over time. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of smoking and two different denture cleaners on the color stability of the denture teeth. Material and methods Commercially available maxillary anterior teeth made up of acrylic resin were selected for the study and were divided into two groups (n=10): persulfate-free denture cleanser and persulfate containing denture cleansers. The acrylic teeth were set in the smoke chamber with a distance to absorb the smoke equally from the cigarette. The smoke was released for 10 minutes, and the results are observed by the spectrophotometer. Results All the values were collected after the 21st day, and data were analyzed with the SPSS software. It was found that denture cleansers with persulfate are effective on color stability. Conclusions Even though the persulfate containing denture cleansers are injurious to health, they can be recommended to the smokers with clear instructions of use. However, for non-smokers, persulfate-free denture cleansers are preferred over the persulfate containing denture cleansers.
